AFC Playoff Race Still Wide Open
With only two weeks left in the NFL regular season, every AFC team except four (Kansas City, Cleveland, Buffalo & Oakland) still have a chance to advance to the playoffs. This is what makes the NFL such a wonderful sport to follow, because of the parity you get year in, year out. As a result of the logjam among playoff contenders in the AFC, Sportsbook.com has decided to put up odds for each of these teams to make the playoffs.
According to Sportsbook.com spokesperson Dave Staley, "What also makes this particular betting opportunity so intriguing, is that you also have the option on wagering that teams will not make the playoffs."
Currently, the two AFC wild card leaders are Denver and Baltimore, each with records of 8-6. The Broncos suffered a devastating 20-19 loss at home last week to the Raiders. While Denver is still sitting in a relatively good position to make the playoffs, keep in mind that this week they have to go on the road and face one of the hottest teams in the league in Philadelphia. Sportsbook.com odds makers have made both Denver and Baltimore -500 to advance to the postseason, while their odds are +350 not to make the playoffs.
One team that is playing some great football over the past couple months is Tennessee. The Titans have now won seven out their past eight games, including a dramatic overtime win last week against the Dolphins. Vince Young is playing at a very high level at the moment, as he now is making all the right throws in addition to possessing the running ability that we already knew about. Problem for Tennessee is that this week they have to face another red hot team, San Diego, winners of nine in row. The Titans currently are +300 to make the playoffs; so if you think they can knock off the Chargers, a wager on Tennessee making the playoffs makes a lot of sense.
"Despite head coach Mike Tomlin's brain cramp against the Packers where he decided to try an onside kick with 4 minutes remaining with the lead, the Steelers are a team that no one wants to face if they do sneak into the playoffs" added Staley. "Some may think that the Steelers' odds to advance to the postseason are a bit small at +200, but keep in mind that they play the Ravens at home next week, and a win over Baltimore will result in both teams having identical 8-7 records."
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Carrie Stroup, Gambling911.com Senior Reporter
